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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.42, 2,466.66 and 548.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.42, 2,466.66 and 548.79 is: 823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.42 : 2,466.66 = 548.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.42/2,466.66 = 548.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.42x = 2,466.66 × 548.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.42x = 1,353,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,676.97/1,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.20

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